Holy Rosary Church Rectory (Bozeman, Montana)

Holy Rosary Church Rectory
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	220 W. Main, Bozeman, Montana
Coordinates	45°40′44″N 111°2′23″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1912
Architect	Fred F. Willson
Architectural style	Late Gothic Revival, Neo-Gothic Revival, Other
MPS	Bozeman MRA
NRHP reference No.	87001801[1]
Added to NRHP	October 23, 1987

The Holy Rosary Church Rectory at 220 W. Main in Bozeman, Montana is a brick building that was designed by Fred F. Willson and built in 1912.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[1] The two-story brick building features Gothic arched windows and a detailed brick design along the roofline, visually linking the rectory to the church. The crenellated (notched) door surround evokes the image of a medieval castle, reinforcing the connection to the Gothic style.[3]

History

One of the early works of Fred F. Willson, the rectory is derived from 19th century architectural forms. Although individually eligible for the National Register on architecture significance, this Neo-Gothic Revival style rectory is also indicative of the growing early 20th century wealth of the Catholic Church in Bozeman. The building is a significant landmark on Main Street, especially when seen next to the Holy Rosary Church, a large Gothic Revival style church, which is non-contributing due to alteration.[4]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. James R. McDonald, Matthew Cohen, and Patricia Bick (1987). "Montana Historical/Architectural Inventory: Holy Rosary Church Rectory". National Park Service. Retrieved December 25, 2016. with photo from 1987
3. "Holy Rosary Church Rectory". Historic Montana. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
4. Department of the Interior. National Park Service. (3/2/1934 - ) (2013–2017). Montana MPS Holy Rosary Church Rectory. File Unit: National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Montana, 1964 - 2012.